A spike in power for anything over three nanoseconds (billionths of a second) is classified as a surge. This prolonged over-powering can damage, degrade, or destroy electrical equipment. Equipment which is costly to replace and repair.
Anything electrical is vulnerable to electrical surges when it is plugged in. Typically designed to only withstand an electrical surge of about double the normal electrical supply, a surge in electricity can have a negative effect on the productivity of your business. If a critical piece of equipment is affected, then the effect could be devastating.
Most companies protect their business with Surge Protection. Quickly and easily fitted by a qualified electrical contractor, Surge Protection: